Children in the Lakewood Area Youth Theater are preparing for their next performance that will take them through time, called "The Egyptians and the Time Machine."

The play, written by LAYT Director Lu Baxter, is set in ancient Egypt and is about a scientist that invents a time machine to see 4,000 years into the future. However, when the time machine is activated, an error occurs and celebrities, including Johnny Cash and Cyndi Lauper, are brought back to Egypt. Other twists in the story are to be expected, Baxter said, as well as more details to enhance the performance.

"We've incorporated a lot of sound effects. It's a step up for us," said Baxter.

To help challenge the children, the script is more intricate and more costumes and props have been added.

"(Attendees) will see that their kids are doing some new and different things," Baxter added.

Christopher Stolnacke, 10, is playing the role of Elvis, and is one of the characters who is transported from his era. He said he likes the story "The Egyptians and the Time Machine" offers and believes the audience will find it to be a funny play.

"He's awesome," said Stolnacke about Elvis. "I like the lines I say."

The performance will take place at 7 p.m. Nov. 30 and at 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Clarksville Bible Church, located at 191 S. Main St. Tickets are $5 and children 12 years old and younger are free.